A tall, refined porcelain vase in seihakuji (pale blue-white celadon) glaze, titled "Taki" (Waterfall), its minimalist form and subtle carved decoration evoking the cascading flow of water. Description: This porcelain vase displays an elegant, elongated cylindrical silhouette that tapers gently toward the base and rises to a rounded shoulder before narrowing to a small, delicate mouth. The form is tall and slender, lending the vessel a quiet monumentality. The entire surface is covered in a pale blue-white celadon glaze (seihakuji), which displays the characteristic translucent quality of this refined glaze type. The glaze pools slightly in the carved recesses, creating subtle variations in tone from near-white to soft blue-green where the glaze is thickest. The decoration consists of carved vertical lines that run down the body of the vase, suggesting the linear flow of falling water. At the base, these vertical elements converge into concentric carved ripples, representing the pool where the waterfall meets the water below. This carved pattern is executed with restraint, allowing the form and glaze to remain the primary focus while adding a layer of meaning that connects to the work's title. The base is recessed and unglazed at the foot ring, with a faint inscribed signature visible within. The piece is accompanied by its original fitted wooden storage box (tomobako), with brush-inscribed text on the exterior lid reading "青白磁彫花瓶" (Seihakuji Carved Vase) and the title "滝" (Waterfall), along with a red seal impression. The interior lid bears the artist's signature "照井一玄作" and additional seals. A separate wooden certificate card is also included with matching inscriptions. Cultural & Art Context: Seihakuji (青白磁), or pale blue-white porcelain, represents a refined genre within the broader tradition of celadon ceramics. This glaze type originated in China during the Song Dynasty, where it was known as qingbai, and was later adopted and reinterpreted by Japanese potters. The technique requires precise control of kiln atmosphere and temperature to achieve the characteristic pale blue-green hue within a predominantly white ground. Contemporary Japanese ceramicists working in this tradition often combine classical glaze techniques with modern sculptural sensibilities. The use of carved decoration to evoke natural phenomena such as water connects to deeper Japanese aesthetic principles that find beauty in the suggestion of nature through abstraction and restraint. Collector Appeal: This vase offers collectors a contemplative work that unites traditional Japanese porcelain craftsmanship with contemporary artistic expression. The artist, Terui Icchigen, trained under distinguished masters including Okugawa Chuemon and Inoue Manji (a Living National Treasure) in the Arita porcelain tradition, and has received recognition including the Minister of Education Award at the 2nd Asian Craft Exhibition and Associate Membership in Nitten, Japan's most prestigious annual art exhibition. His works are held in the collection of the British Museum. The combination of established provenance, refined technique, and poetic conception makes this a distinctive piece for collectors of contemporary Japanese ceramics. Condition: Some wear and soiling due to age. Box shows soiling. Artist Profile: Terui Icchigen (照井一玄) is a Japanese ceramicist working in the Arita porcelain tradition. After graduating from Waseda University, where his interest in ceramics was sparked through archaeology studies, he apprenticed in Arita, Saga Prefecture under Okugawa Chuemon and Inoue Manji. He was first accepted into the Japan Traditional Craft Exhibition in 1975. In 1997, he became a Nitten Associate Member and received the Minister of Education Award at the 2nd Asian Craft Exhibition. In 2000, he held a solo exhibition and workshop at Waseda University, and his work was acquired by the British Museum. From 1993, he has taught wheel-throwing at the Arita Ceramic Technical College. He operates the Gaku Kiln (岳窯) in Arita. Shipping / Policy: Carefully packaged and shipped from Japan by Japan Post or DHL with tracking. If you purchase multiple items, combined shipping is available. Please contact us if needed. Import duties, VAT (or equivalent consumption tax), and any other fees are the responsibility of the buyer. Guarantee: Our shop is a licensed antiques dealer in Japan. We guarantee the authenticity of this work.